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The aim is to map the evidence on sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) regulations in five South Asian countries and identify existing policy gaps.

July 30, 2026BMC NutritionOpen Access

Sugar-sweetened beverage regulations and nutrient profiling models in five South Asian countries: a scoping review of available evidence and policy gaps

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Scoping review maps SSB regulation and policy effectiveness in five South Asian countries, indicating significant gaps.

The aim is to map the evidence on sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) regulations in five South Asian countries and identify existing policy gaps.
Conducted a scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute guidance and PRISMA-ScR.
Reviewed seven databases and grey literature for studies published until January 2025.
Included seventeen studies focusing on SSB regulation in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Taxation is the most frequently reported regulatory approach, primarily through ad valorem or category-based taxes.
Limited use of nutrient profiling models (mostly in Sri Lanka) with uneven implementation of labelling, marketing, and availability restrictions.
Common barriers include industry interference and weak regulatory capacity, with limited evidence on policy effectiveness.

Abdullah et al. (2026) studied this question.

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